Papa, Ernie, Hemingway—the guy was so manly that he actually preferred to write standing up (I, on the other hand, wrote this post while laying on the couch). This rugged idol had a distinct style and I think he'd be pretty happy with some of the gifts I've picked out for him. Or at least as happy as he's going to be. -Bob

I haven't come across many photographs of Ernie wearing a tie but I managed to find one or two like this one where he's wearing something simple. I'm thinking he'd be pretty into this number with its mild embroidery.